By Ayo Onikoyi

Nollywood actress, from Ondo State but raised in Ilorin, Kwara State has revealed she’s sapiosexual in nature , meaning she is only attracted to goal-driven men.

In a chat with Potpourri she explains: “I’m naturally a sapiosexual person. I like men that are goal-driven, have a good sense of humor and dress well. I have never made a first move towards the opposite gender and I never will, no matter how attracted to the person I am.”

Blessing Akinola who has featured in films like Saamu Alajo, Ajanaku, Igboya, amongst others says she doen’t have any particular role she loves to play as she is open to interpreting any role given to her.

‘I believe a good and professional actor should be able to interpret any role or character. My mission is to be an exceptional film-maker and role interpreter of unmatched excellence. And also, to have the privilege of aspiring actors to believe that they can live their dreams regardless of whatever circumstances surrounding them,” she said.

Blessing Akinola’s first production was “Ewadara” and her second was “Aiforiji”. She has featured in over 50 movies to date.